Hi im new to the forum. I got a 95 punto 55sx and was wondering if changing the oil filter was an easy diy job or i should leave it to the experts. If it is an easy diy job does any1 have any instructions i can use.

Welcome
Its very easy, even I pulled that one off ..

I went to a DIY garage where I could take the car up 2 meters and walk under it. If i remember correctly.

1. Remove the dipstick.
2. Open up the plug in the sump with a 12mm allen key. Be ready with something to put the oil in. It takes a while, and if you have been driving the car it coudl be quite warm.
3. Remove the oilfilter using a oilfilter remover, its virtually impossible to remove else. Was to me anyway. Let it drip oil a while after you remove it.
4. Clean around the sumpplug and put it back. Tighten securly.
5. While around where the oilfilter was, put a small layer of new oil on the NEW oilfilter (the rubbergasket), and put it where the old one was. Tighten securly by HAND only.
6. Put new oil from the the top of the engine, take it slowly, when you have filled up about a bit (maybe 2-2.5 litre) start the engine and run it for some minutes. The oilwarninglight should light for a couple of seconds then dissepear.
7. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes then top up the oil to the max mark.

You need about 3.7 litre of oil so a 4litre bucket is enough.

Good luck I hope i didnt forget anything, but surely someone else will point it out.

thanx joel for ur reply. Is there an oil filter or am i mistaking it for the air filter.

the oilfilter is a a round 10x10cm(or thereabout) black cylindershaped thing. If you open your bonnet you will see it if you look straight down in front of the engine. A new filter cost about 7£ (here in sweden atleast) and its recommended that its changed when you change oil. If you buy the filter first you will know how it looks and will be able to locate the old one easy

Changing your oil is a pretty straightforward job and Joel has provided you with all the basic steps. If you haven't done it yet here are a few handy hints. Most car parts stores have oil collection containers specifically designed for this job which typically have a wide funnel attachment on top that has a cross hair across the hole to catch the sump plug (just in case you drop it). It is also handy to have a separate container for the oil filter as this also has a lot of oil in it and you can then let both the sump and filter areas drain at the same time. It is a good idea at this time to have a look at your sump plug before you clean it. Most are magnetised and any iron filings within the oil are attracted to the plug and are a good indication that something odd may be going on inside the engine. Another thing to do prior to putting on the new filter is to dip your finger into the fresh oil and wipe it around the rubber seal on the outside of the new filter, this makes it slightly easier to tighten the filter and enables a better seal.
I change my oil at home and I have enough room to be able to get under the car and access the sump and filter by lying on my back (it is a tight squeeze but only your head and arms need to be under there, watch the warm engine!). Make sure that you have plenty of newspaper/old towels under your containers and close at hand as it is not uncommon to have a bit of spillage, which leave some good stains on concrete.
If your filter won't budge and you don't have access to a filter remover it is possible to ram a screwdriver through the side of the filter and use it to wind the filter off. This is a very messy option and it is certainly preferable to use the right tools for the job.
Many companies (e.g STP) have additives that you can put into your oil prior to the oil change which are designed to act like a detergent and help to free up any deposits that may be trapped in the engine. I always use one whenever I am changing the filter and they always have good instuctions on them about their proper use.
Don't forget to recycle your oil and happy motoring.